As reassuring as it was to see USC's quarterback perform like a Heisman Trophy candidate again and to have Lane Kiffin remember his guys actually are capable of throwing and catching long passes, the lingering feeling after the 38-28 victory at Utah was that we still haven't seen this team play anywhere near its capabilities.

Trojans coach Lane Kiffin knows his team must play better as the schedule gets tougher. AP Photo/Kevin Terrell

Did it show character coming back from that near-disastrous 0-14 start? Check. Did its underrated defense dispense yet another solid game? Check.